Best Horror Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,357 Horror games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Horror game rankings were last updated on 2/24/2026.
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1. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground holds the #1 spot for "best Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 306,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 301,758 positive reviews and 4,662 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2019 |
| Developer | mestiez |
| Publisher | Studio Minus |
| Steam App Id | 1118200 |
2. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop!
Wallpaper Engine has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 964,125 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 945,145 positive reviews and 18,980 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wallpaper Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2018 |
| Developer | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Publisher | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Steam App Id | 431960 |
3. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,019,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 994,516 positive reviews and 25,156 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Half-Life: Alyx
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 100,588 positive reviews and 1,778 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life: Alyx on the Steam Deck.
5. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,761 positive reviews and 251 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
6. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,152 positive reviews and 1,181 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
7. Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
Senren＊Banka has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,257 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,766 positive reviews and 491 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Senren＊Banka on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2020 |
| Franchise | 株式会社HIKARI FIELD |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1144400 |
8. MiSide
Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself?
MiSide has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,329 positive reviews and 2,877 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MiSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Half-Life 2
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 267,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 261,468 positive reviews and 6,362 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,430 positive reviews and 852 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 5,019 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68,411 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31,084 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 231 | 3/23/2020 | 97 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,045 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 418 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 191 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 254 | 12/10/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,211 | 11/16/2004 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,150 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,863 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,053 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,449 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,453 | 10/23/2023 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 211 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,613 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 559 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 2/11/2021 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20,871 | 3/24/2023 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 5). Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). Half-Life: Alyx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 3). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 21). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). MiSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 18). Half-Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.